CN109466627A - The knuckle equipment and correlation technique that can be turned to - Google Patents
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Abstract
Disclose the knuckle equipment that can be turned to and correlation technique.A kind of equipment, including the knuckle turned to for vehicle.The knuckle has the first part for the york piece for being moveably coupled to the vehicle and is removably coupled to the second part of the first part.The second part receives the wheel hub of the vehicle.The equipment further includes the first hole, and the first connector received in the first part for the knuckle to be moveably coupled to the york piece is arranged in first hole.
Description
Invention field
The disclosure relates generally to vehicles, and more particularly, to the knuckle equipment and correlation technique that can be turned to.
Background technique
The implementable knuckle of vehicle suspension system is to provide steering to vehicle.In general, vehicle front-wheel respectively includes being plugged on
Knuckle between wheel and vehicle chassis.Particularly, pull rod and connector (for example, stub, spheric connection etc.) make each knuckle
It is able to respond and inputs (for example, via steering wheel) in driver and be pivoted, to change the steering angle of front-wheel.
Summary of the invention
A kind of equipment disclosed herein includes the knuckle turned to for vehicle.The knuckle has removable
Ground is connected to the first part of the york piece of the vehicle and is removably coupled to the second part of the first part.Described
Receive the wheel hub of the vehicle in two parts.The equipment further includes the first hole, and first hole is arranged in the first part
To receive the first connector for the knuckle to be moveably coupled to the york piece.
Another equipment includes the vehicle with the knuckle that can be turned to.The first part of the knuckle movably joins
It is connected to the york piece of the vehicle, and the second part of the knuckle is removably coupled to the first part.The steering
The first part of section includes the first arm and the second arm, and first arm and second arm limit the first hole, to receive use
In the first device that the knuckle is moveably coupled to the york piece.First arm and second arm are far from described
First hole extends to engage the second part of the knuckle.
A kind of method includes by the york piece in the first hole of the first part for the knuckle of vehicle turned to and the vehicle
The second hole alignment.The method also includes being moveably coupled to the first part of the knuckle via spheric connection
The york piece.The method also includes the connector of the vehicle bridge of the vehicle is arranged in the first part of the knuckle
In third hole.The method also includes the second part of the knuckle is connected to the first part.
Detailed description of the invention
Fig. 1 is the schematic diagram of the example vehicle of the religious doctrine of the implementable disclosure.
Fig. 2 is the decomposition according to exemplary exemplary cart axle assemble and the exemplary knuckle turned to disclosed herein
View.
Fig. 3 is the enlarged view of the exemplary knuckle turned to of Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is the rearview of the exemplary knuckle turned to of Fig. 2.
Fig. 5 A to Fig. 5 C is the partial sectional view of the exemplary knuckle turned to of Fig. 2.
Fig. 6 is the isometric front view of the exemplary knuckle turned to of Fig. 2.
Fig. 7 is the isometric views of the exemplary knuckle turned to of Fig. 2 and shows illustrative sensors.
Fig. 8 is to can be used to realize the exemplary cart axle assemble of Fig. 2 to Fig. 7 and/or showing for the exemplary knuckle turned to
The flow chart of example property method.
Attached drawing is not necessarily to scale.In the case of any possible, written retouch is illustrated and is appended through one or more
Same or similar part will be referred to using same reference numbers by stating.As used in this patent, any part (example is stated
Such as, layer, film, region or plate) be located on another part in any way (for example, be positioned on, it is disposed thereon, it is arranged and exists
Thereon or it is formed thereon) the referenced part of instruction is contacted with another part or referenced part is above another part,
Wherein one or more middle sections are therebetween.Statement any part is contacted with another part to be meant between two parts without in
Between part.
Specific embodiment
Some vehicle suspension systems implement knuckle and turn to (that is, all-wheel steering) to provide to rear-wheel and front-wheel, this changes
It has been apt to vehicle maneuverability, vehicle mobility and/or vehicle control module can be made to be capable of providing advanced steering characteristic.It is well known, however, that
Knuckle and certain vehicle hardwares are incompatible and/or while being implemented in certain vehicles may cause prominent question.For example,
Truck generally includes the parking brake (example fitted together with the vehicle bridge of truck (for example, rear axle and/or solid vehicle bridge)
Such as, dribbling drum (DIH) formula parking brake).In such example, knuckle has relatively small central bore, the center
The size of bore hole is set according to the component of parking brake and/or parking brake.In other examples, the size of bore hole can
It is set according to wheel hub or bearing guides.Therefore, the universal joint (that is, U-joint) and/or constant velocity cardan joint of vehicle bridge are (that is, CV
Connector) the above-mentioned known knuckle of interference bore hole and/or for through bore hole it is excessive.In addition, universal joint and/or constant speed ten thousand
It limits to section to the close of one or more spheric connections of knuckle known to these.Further, leaf spring and/or with leaf spring phase
Associated component is also possible to limit or constrain to approach one or more spheric connections.With these known to knuckle it is associated
The above problem, which may cause, is difficult to assemble or repair vehicle bridge.
The knuckle equipment that can be turned to and correlation technique is disclosed herein.Example disclosed herein, which provides, is used for vehicle (example
Such as, truck, car, lorry etc.) the knuckle turned to, the knuckle have first part and second part.Some
In disclosed example, the first part of knuckle is moveably coupled to the york piece of vehicle (for example, via one or more bulbs
Section), and the second part of knuckle is removably coupled to first part (for example, via one or more fasteners).It is logical
Crossing enables the second part of knuckle to be removably coupled to first part, and disclosed example is conducive to assemble and/or tear open
The vehicle bridge (for example, front axle and/or rear axle) and/or associated part for unloading vehicle are (for example, universal joint, constant velocity cardan joint, stay
Vehicle brake, brake disc, caliper etc.), while reducing and/or eliminating and being asked using what above-mentioned known knuckle may cause
Topic.In some disclosed examples, the first part of knuckle includes sufficiently large for example when second part is moved from first part
Except when receive the universal joint of vehicle bridge and/or the hole (that is, one or more knuckles is allowed to pass through hole) of constant velocity cardan joint.In addition,
In some disclosed examples, the size of the second part of knuckle is according to the parking brake of vehicle (for example, DIH parking system
Dynamic device) parking brake is set and/or receives, this enables second part and parking brake to be connected to first
Point.
The first part of the disclosed knuckle turned to include it is associated with the second hole of york piece at least one
One for knuckle to be moveably coupled to the knuckle (for example, spheric connection) of york piece is received in one hole, each first hole
Point.In some disclosed examples, the first part of knuckle includes the first arm and the second arm for limiting the first hole.Show such
In example, the axis of the first arm and the second arm respectively along the first hole extends, to limit phase when second part is connected to first part
The second part of the matching surface and/or engagement knuckle answered.In such example, one in the first arm or the second arm includes
Relative to the first hole and/or the second hole radially outwardly extending steering arm or extension, to receive the device for turning to vehicle
(for example, pull rod), so that knuckle be caused for example to input (for example, via steering wheel) relative to one or more in response to driver
A knuckle is rotated and/or is pivoted.
Addedly or alternatively, in some instances, the second arm of the first part of knuckle includes partly limiting the
The stepped profile of the matching surface of a part.In such example, stepped profile includes the depressed area of neighbouring matching surface
Domain, to receive one or more components associated with the parking brake of actuated vehicle, such as cable support.For example, turning to
The second part of section includes cable support, to receive for for example activating in response to the parking brake of driver's actuated vehicle
The brake pulling wire or drag-line of parking brake.In such example, when second part is connected to first part, cable support is fixed
Position is in the sunk area of the stepped profile of the second arm.In some instances, the second part of knuckle includes cable support
And hardware (for example, one or more fasteners), so that second part can receive parking brake, this reduce tolerances can
Denaturation and/or maximization structural intergrity.
The second part of the disclosed knuckle turned to at least receives the wheel hub or bearing of vehicle.In some examples
In, second part includes cylindrical part, and the cylindrical part at least partially defines hole and the annular surface of second part
To engage the wheel hub of vehicle.In such example, when wheel hub is connected to second part, wheel hub is received extremely in the hole of second part
Few a part.In addition, as disclosed above, the second part of knuckle can also receive the parking brake of vehicle.In such example
In, the second part of knuckle includes matching surface, and the matching surface is neighbouring and/or circumferential cylindrical portion, is stayed with engagement
The dust cover of vehicle brake and/or parking brake.In addition, the second part of knuckle also connects in some disclosed examples
Receive the caliper of vehicle.In such example, the second part of knuckle includes at least one flange portion, the flange portion
Extend outwardly relative to second part, to engage caliper and/or the first part of vehicle.Therefore, some disclosed examples make
The second part of knuckle can be received and/or the parking brake of the wheel hub of vehicle, vehicle, the brake disc of vehicle
And/or one or more of caliper of vehicle (for example, each).
Fig. 1 is the schematic diagram of the example vehicle 100 of the religious doctrine of the implementable disclosure.The example vehicle 100 of Fig. 1 can be with
It is truck, car, lorry etc. with one or more wheels.In this example, vehicle includes the first wheel 102 (for example, left
Side rear-wheel), the second wheel 104 (for example, right side rear wheel), third wheel 106 (for example, left side front-wheel) and the 4th wheel 108
(for example, right side front wheel).Although describing four wheels 102,104,106,108, in other examples, vehicle 100 in Fig. 1
It may include additional or less wheel.
In the example of fig. 1, the first wheel 102 and the second wheel 104 are connected to the first vehicle bridge of vehicle 100 (after for example,
Vehicle bridge) it 110 and/or is associated with it.The first vehicle bridge 110 of Fig. 1 is solid vehicle bridge (that is, subordinate vehicle bridge or suspension design).So
And in other examples, the first vehicle bridge 110 can be independent vehicle bridge or suspension design.Similarly, third wheel 106 and the 4th
Wheel 108 is connected to the second vehicle bridge (for example, front axle) 112 of vehicle 100 and/or is associated with it, in this example, second
Vehicle bridge is also solid vehicle bridge.
Fig. 2 is point of the exemplary cart axle assemble 200 and the exemplary knuckle 202 turned to according to the religious doctrine of the disclosure
Diagrammatic view.It can realize the exemplary cart axle assemble 200 of Fig. 2 in the example vehicle 100 such as Fig. 1 and/or can turn to
Knuckle 202.In the example of fig. 1, exemplary cart axle assemble 200 is depicted as solid vehicle bridge and/or subordinate suspension design.So
And in other examples, vehicle bridge component 200 can be independent suspension design.
According to shown example, the knuckle 202 that can be turned to includes first part 204 and second part 206.Knuckle 202
First part 204 will be moveably coupled to the york piece 208 of vehicle, and the second part 206 of knuckle 202 is removably
It is connected to first part 204.The first part 204 of knuckle 202 includes the second hole 212 associated first with york piece 208
Hole 210.Particularly, will be at least partially disposed on for knuckle to be moveably coupled to the first device of york piece 208
In first hole 210 of a part 204 and the second hole 212 of york piece 208.In some instances, first part 204 includes and first
The third hole 214 spaced apart of hole 210, this is shown in FIG. 2.In such example, the 4th hole in third hole 214 and york piece 208
216 is associated.Particularly, it will at least partly be set for knuckle 202 to be moveably coupled to the second device of york piece 208
It sets in the third hole 214 of first part 204 and the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208.
According to shown example, for the knuckle that can be turned to 202 is moveably coupled to york piece 208 device (for example,
The above-disclosed first device for movably coupling and/or the second device for movably coupling) it include one
Or multiple connectors (for example, spheric connection) and/or knuckle 202 is connected to york piece 208 at the same enable knuckle 202 relative to
Another structure that york piece 208 is rotated and/or pivoted.
In the figure 2 example, the first part 204 of knuckle 202 includes being used to receive connector adjacent to the first hole 210
5th hole 218 of (for example, universal joint or constant velocity cardan joint) 220.When first part 204 is moveably coupled to york piece 208,
The connector 220 of Fig. 2 is connected to axis or vehicle bridge 222 and will be at least partially disposed in the 5th hole 218 and in york piece 208
Between second hole 212 and the 4th hole 216.The vehicle bridge 222 of Fig. 2 for example movably couples in the first part 204 of knuckle 202
It will be located into vehicle bridge pipe 223 after to york piece 208.As shown in Fig. 2, the 5th hole 218 of first part 204 is ellipse and determines
Position is between the first hole 210 and third hole 214.The first part 204 of knuckle 202 includes the central axis along the 5th hole 218
Line 226 is relative to the outwardly extending boss 224 of first part 204, and the third hole 214 of first part 204 extends through excess convexity
Platform 224.
In the figure 2 example, the second part 206 of knuckle 202 includes the spline or short axle for receiving vehicle bridge 222
230 the 6th hole 228.In some instances, the second part 206 of Fig. 2 partly covers when being coupled to first part 204
5th hole 218 of a part 204.In such example, the 6th hole 228 of second part 206 is significantly less than first part 204
5th hole 218, as shown in Figure 2.
In the example shown, the second part 206 of knuckle 202 is removably coupled to first part 204, parking braking
Device 232, wheel bearing or wheel hub 234, brake disc 236 and/or caliper 238, this is disclosed more closely in below in conjunction with Fig. 3.
In the figure 2 example, parking brake 232 is DIH parking brake and including dust cover 240.In such example, second
The size in the 6th hole 228 of part 206 can be set according to parking brake 232 and/or wheel hub 234, for example, making when second
The inner wall 242 in the 6th hole 228 is close when wheel hub 234 is received in part 206 and/or engages the outer surface 244 of wheel hub 234.
Fig. 3 is the enlarged drawing of the exemplary knuckle 202 turned to and york piece 208 of Fig. 2.As disclosed above, some
In example, the second part 206 of knuckle 202 is removably coupled to parking brake 232.In such example, knuckle
202 second part 206 includes the matching surface 302 for receiving and/or engaging parking brake 232.The matching surface of Fig. 3
302 the 6th holes 228 neighbouring and/or around second part 206.In this example, the matching surface 302 of second part 206 wraps
One or more fasteners (for example, nut, bolt, pin etc.) 304 is included to be used for parking brake 232 and/or dust cover 240
It is fastened to second part 206.Although two fasteners 304 of matching surface 302 are shown in FIG. 3, in other examples may be used
Use additional or less fastener 304.
In the example of fig. 3, the second part 206 of knuckle 202 includes the first flange or installation section 306, and described the
One flange or installation section 306 be arranged on the outer surface (for example, external peripheral surface) 307 of second part 206 and relative to
Outer surface 307 extends outwardly to receive the first part 204 of brake caliper 238 and/or knuckle 202.Particularly, the first flange
306 limit the surface 308 between a pair of projections 310,312, and each boss 310,312 has the corresponding hole being disposed thereon
314,316, to receive the device for being fastened to caliper 238 for the second part 206 by knuckle 202.For example, for tight
Solid device include one or more of pin, bolt, stud, nut etc..Although the first flange of the second part 206 of Fig. 3
306 surface 308 is depicted as with a pair of projections 310,312 and/or corresponding hole 314,316, but in other examples, table
Face 308 includes less or additional boss and/or corresponding hole.
In the example of fig. 3, the surface 308 of the first flange 306 includes first pair of apertures 318,320, and each hole is for receiving
The device of first part 204 is fastened to for the second part 206 by knuckle 202.For example, the device for fastening includes
One or more of pin, bolt, stud, nut etc..In such example, the first part 204 of knuckle 202 includes corresponding to
In first pair of apertures 318,320 and/or the second device to hole 322,324 that is aligned therewith and receiving the device for fastening.Although Fig. 3's
The surface 308 of first flange 306 of second part 206 is depicted as with first pair of apertures 318,320, but in other examples,
The surface 308 of first flange 306 includes less or additional hole.Similarly, in other examples, the knuckle 202 of Fig. 3
First part 204 includes the less or additional hole different from the second device to hole 322,324 shown in Fig. 3.
In the example of fig. 3, the second part 206 of knuckle 202 includes the second flange or installation section 326, and described the
Two flanges or installation section 326 and the first flange 306 are oppositely disposed on outer surface 307, and relative to outer surface 307
And/or first flange 306 extend outwardly to receive the first part 204 of knuckle 202.Particularly, the second flange 326 limits it
On be provided with the surface 328 of third device to hole 330, one of hole is only shown in Fig. 3.Each of third device to hole 330 connects
Receive the device that first part 204 is fastened to for the second part 206 by knuckle 202.In such example, knuckle 202
First part 204 include the 4th device to hole 334,336, the 4th device to hole correspond to third device to hole 330 and/or it is aligned therewith simultaneously
And receive the device for being used for fastening.Although the surface 328 of the second flange 326 of the second part 206 of Fig. 3 is depicted as having the
Three device to hole 330, but in other examples, the surface 328 of the second flange 326 includes less or additional hole.Similarly, at other
In example, the first part 204 of the knuckle 202 of Fig. 3 includes different from the less of the 4th device to hole 334,336 shown in Fig. 3
Or additional hole.
In the example of fig. 3, the second part 206 of knuckle 202 receives wheel bearing or wheel hub 234 (Fig. 2).For example,
At least part of wheel hub 234 will be arranged in the 6th hole 228 of second part 206 to receive short axle 230.Particularly, second
Part 206 includes cylindrical part 338, and the cylindrical part at least partially defines the 6th hole 228 of second part 206 simultaneously
And extended outwardly relative to matching surface 302 to limit annular mating surface 340 to engage wheel hub 234.In some instances, one
A or multiple grooves 342 are arranged on annular mating surface 340.In this example, annular mating surface 340 includes relative to ring
340 radially-arranged four grooves 342 of shape matching surface.However, in other examples, annular mating surface 340 includes additional
Or less groove 342.Under any circumstance, one or more grooves 342 of cylindrical part 338 are received for that will turn to
The second part 206 of section 202 is connected to the device of wheel hub 234, such as pin or bolt.
As shown in figure 3, the first spheric connection 344 extends through the first hole 210 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202, with sudden and violent
Reveal the first end 346 of the first spheric connection 344.Particularly, the first ball stud 348 of the first spheric connection 344 is at least partly arranged
In the first hole 210.Similarly, in this example, the second spheric connection 350 extends through the third hole 214 of first part 204,
With the first end 406 (being shown in FIG. 4) of the second spheric connection 350 of exposure.So, the second bulb of the second spheric connection 350
Pin 352 is at least partially disposed in the third hole 214 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202.
For example, when the first part 204 of knuckle 202 is moveably coupled to york piece 208, the first spheric connection of Fig. 3
344 also extend across the second hole 212 of york piece 208, with the second end opposite with first end 346 of the first spheric connection 344 of exposure
354.Particularly, a part (for example, threaded portion and/or conical section) 356 of the first spheric connection 344 will be located into york piece
In 208 the second hole 212.In such example, the first fastener (for example, hex nut, castellated nut etc.) 358 will be arranged in
In the second end 354 of first spheric connection 344, so that the first spheric connection 344 is connected to york piece 208 and/or by knuckle 202
First part 204 is moveably coupled to york piece 208.In this example, the first fastener 358 is hex nut.Similarly, exist
In shown example, the second spheric connection 350 will extend through the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208, with exposure the second spheric connection 350 with
The opposite second end 360 of first end 406.Particularly, a part of the second spheric connection 350 is (for example, threaded portion and/or taper
Part) it 362 is located in the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208.In such example, the second fastener 364 will be arranged in the second bulb
In the second end 360 of section 350, so that the second spheric connection 350 is connected to york piece 208 and/or by the first part of knuckle 202
204 are moveably coupled to york piece 208.In this example, the second fastener 364 is castellated nut.By via the first bulb
Knuckle 202 is moveably coupled to york piece 208, the stability and/or property of knuckle 202 by section 344 and the second spheric connection 350
Energy (for example, during normal vehicle use) is improved.
Although the first fastener 358 of Fig. 3 is depicted as hex nut, in other examples, the first fastener 358 can
To be different fastener.Similarly, although the second fastener 364 of Fig. 3 is depicted as castellated nut, in other examples
In, the second fastener 364 can be different fastener.
In the example of fig. 3, york piece 208 will be arranged in bushing or filler rod 366 (that is, spheric connection and/or alignment filler rod)
To receive the second spheric connection 350 in 4th hole 216, this makes the second spheric connection 350 be readily able to position and/or be fixed on steering
In the third hole 214 of first part 204 and/or the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208 of section 202.In addition, when using the first spheric connection
344 and/or when the second spheric connection 350, filler rod 366 is convenient for assembling knuckle 202 and york piece 208.In some instances, filler rod
366 be that the knuckle 202 that can be turned to provides different camber angle and/or back rake angle, this is more detailed below in conjunction with Fig. 5 A to Fig. 5 C
It is carefully open.
In this example, filler rod 366 will be located into the top (by the orientation of Fig. 3) part in the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208
In, to receive the part 362 of the second spherojoint 350, this is shown in FIG. 3.In such example, the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208
Noticeably greater than the second hole 212 of york piece 208.In other examples, filler rod 366 will be located into the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208 most
Below (by the orientation of Fig. 3) in part, this is disclosed more closely in below in conjunction with Fig. 4.
In the example of fig. 3, the first axle 368 in the first hole 210 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202 is relative to
The second axis 370 in the third hole 214 of a part 204 is substantially parallel.For example, being formed by first axle 368 and second axis 370
Angle between 0 degree and 15 degree.In this example, the first hole 210 and third hole 214 are fixed substantially along identical axis
Position.The knuckle 202 that can be turned to according to Fig. 3 and/or first part 204 will be relative to first axle 368 and/or second axis
370 rotations and/or pivot, to change wheel (for example, one or more of wheel 102,104,106,108 of Fig. 1)
The steering (for example, in response to input of driver and/or controller from vehicle) of steering angle and/or offer to vehicle.
As shown in figure 3, the first part 204 of knuckle 202 includes the first arm 372 and the second arm for limiting the first hole 210
374.First arm 372 and/or the second arm 374 are far from the first hole 210 (for example, along first axle 368 and/or second axis
370) extend to engage the second part 206 of knuckle 202.In addition, in this example, the first arm 372 and the second arm 374 are separate
First hole 210 extends, at least partially define the third hole 214 and/or the 5th hole of the first part 204 of knuckle 202
218, this is shown in FIG. 3.In this example, the first arm 372 includes a pair of projections 376,378, and each boss 376,378 is opposite
It extends radially outwardly in the first hole 210 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202 and/or third hole 214, at least partly to limit
Determine corresponding one in the second device to hole 322,324 of first part 204.In this example, the second arm 374 of Fig. 3 includes turning
To the 4th device to hole 334,336 of the first part 204 of section 202.
In the example of fig. 3, the first part 204 of knuckle 202 include third arm 380, the third arm 380 relative to
First hole 210 extends radially outwardly, to engage the device for turning to vehicle.Device for turning to vehicle includes pull rod, line
One or more of cable and/or the one or more other structures for causing knuckle 202 mobile relative to york piece 208.For example,
When driver rotates the steering wheel of vehicle, the device for turning to vehicle 100 is mobile toward and away from yoke 208, to cause
Knuckle 202 is relative to the first axle 368 in the first hole 210 and/or the rotation of second axis 370 in third hole 214 and/or pivot
Turn.As shown in figure 3, third arm 380 includes hole 382 to receive the device for turning to vehicle.In this example, third arm 380
The first hole 210 of first part 204 is arranged adjacent on the first arm 372 and relative to the first hole 210 and/or third hole 214
It extends radially outwardly.In other examples, third arm 380 can similarly adjacent to third hole 214 and/or be arranged in the second arm 374
On.
Addedly or alternatively, in some instances, the first part 204 of knuckle 202 includes seven apertures in the human head 384 to receive
Sensor 704, this is disclosed more closely in below in conjunction with Fig. 7.In this example, the of knuckle 202 is arranged in seven apertures in the human head 384
On second arm 374 of a part 204.
Fig. 4 is the rearview of the exemplary knuckle 202 turned to of Fig. 2, and shows the first part of knuckle 202
204 are moveably coupled to york piece 208, and the second part 206 of knuckle 202 is removably coupled to first part 204.?
In the example of Fig. 4, the first flange 306 of the second part 206 of knuckle 202 includes sunk area 402 (for example, setting is the
On the surface 308 of one flange 306), the first pair of apertures disclosed above 318 of first flange 306 of the restriction of sunk area 402,
At least one of 320.
In the example of fig. 4, first part 204 (for example, the first arm 372 and/or second arm 374) packet of knuckle 202
Matching surface (for example, flat or equipotential surface) 404 is included, the matching surface 404 extends the second part 206 of knuckle 202
Length and/or engage second part 206 the first flange 306.As shown in figure 4, the first arm 372 of first part 204 includes
Matching surface 404.In some instances, the matching surface 404 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202 is only along second part 206
Length a part extend.For example, the second arm 374 of first part 204 includes stepped profile, this is below in conjunction with Fig. 6
It is disclosed more closely in.
As shown in figure 4, the connector 220 of vehicle bridge 222 be located between the first spheric connection 344 and the second spheric connection 350 and/or
Near.As disclosed above, the second spheric connection 350 extends through the third hole 214 of first part 204, with the second spheric connection of exposure
350 first end 406, this is shown in FIG. 4.
As shown in figure 4, the 5th hole of the first part 204 of knuckle 202 is arranged at least part 408 of york piece 208
In 218 (for example, between the first arm 372 and the second arm 374) and/or the first hole 210 and third hole 214 of first part 204
Between.In this example, the connector 220 of vehicle bridge 222 is at least partially disposed in the 5th hole 218.Addedly or alternatively, exist
In this example, the first spheric connection 344 and/or the second spheric connection 350 are at least partially disposed in the 5th hole 218 and/or first
Between the first arm 372 and the second arm 374 of part 204.In addition, in some instances, the first spheric connection 344 and/or the second ball
Cephalomere 350 is at least partially disposed between the first hole 210 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202 and third hole 214.
In this example, the third hole 214 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202 is located in the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208
Lower section (by the orientation of Fig. 4).So, the top in the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208 is arranged in (by taking for Fig. 4 in filler rod 366
To) in part, this is shown in FIG. 4.Addedly or alternatively, in other examples, the third hole 214 of first part 204 can
It is located in 216 top of the 4th hole of york piece 208 (by the orientation of Fig. 4).In such example, york piece 208 is arranged in filler rod 366
Bottom (by the orientation of Fig. 4) part in the 4th hole 216, rather than the top (by the orientation of Fig. 4) part in the second hole 212.
Fig. 5 A to Fig. 5 C is the first part 204 of the exemplary knuckle 202 turned to of Fig. 2 and the part of york piece 208
Cross-sectional view, and first part 204 is shown and is moveably coupled to york piece 208.In the example of Fig. 5 A, filler rod 366 is in york piece
It is plugged between york piece 208 and the second spheric connection 350 in 208 the 4th hole 216.In this example, the portion of the second spheric connection 350
362 are divided to extend through filler rod 366, and the second fastener 364 is arranged in the second end 360 of the second spheric connection 350.
As shown in Figure 5A, filler rod 366 includes the hole 502 for receiving the second spheric connection 350.In this example, 502 phase of hole
Filler rod 366 is extended along first axle 504.The first axle 504 of Fig. 5 A is centrally arranged on filler rod 366 and opposite
It is substantially parallel in outer surface (for example, circumferential surface) 506 of filler rod 366.In other examples, the hole 502 of filler rod 366 is not along
With axis extend, the axis can deviate and/or not parallel relative to outer surface 506 relative to first axle 504, this is advantageous
In the different back rake angles and/or camber angle for the knuckle 202 that can be turned to.For example, the hole 502 of filler rod 366 can be relative to filler rod
366 extend along second axis 508, this shows in fig. 5.In this example, second axis 508 is relative to the outer of filler rod 366
Surface 506 is substantially not parallel and/or forms angle 510 with first axle 504.
As shown in Figure 5 B, filler rod 366 is conducive to the different camber angles for the knuckle 202 that can be turned to.In this example, embedding
The hole 502 of item 366 extends along first axle 504, to provide the first camber angle 512 of the knuckle 202 that can be turned to.Some
In example, filler rod 366 be conducive to the knuckle 202 that can be turned to be less than or greater than the first camber angle 512 it is one or more its
His camber angle.For example, the hole 502 of filler rod 366 can extend along second axis 508, to provide the of the knuckle 202 that can be turned to
Two camber angles 514.
As shown in Figure 5 C, filler rod 366 is conducive to the different back rake angles for the knuckle 202 that can be turned to.In this example, embedding
The hole 502 of item 366 extends along first axle 504, to provide the first back rake angle 516 of the knuckle 202 that can be turned to.Some
In example, filler rod 366 is conducive to other one or more back rake angles less than or greater than the first back rake angle 516.For example, filler rod
366 hole 502 can extend along second axis 508, to provide the second back rake angle 518 of the knuckle that can be turned to.
Fig. 6 is the isometric front view of the exemplary knuckle 202 turned to of Fig. 2, and shows the first of knuckle 202
Part 204 is moveably coupled to york piece 208, and the second part 206 of knuckle 202 is removably coupled to first part
204.As above in association with disclosed in Fig. 4, the first part 204 of knuckle 202 includes stepped profile, so that first part
204 close to parking brake 232 dust cover 240 (for example, being spaced from 0.01 inch, 0.1 inch, 1 inch etc.), engagement
The second part 206 of knuckle 202, and/or receive device for engaging parking brake 232.In the example of fig. 6,
Second arm 374 of a part 204 includes stepped profile.For example, the second arm 374 include the first sunk area 602, described first
Sunk area 602 at least partially defines the matching surface 404 of first part 204 to engage the first flange of second part 206
306.In addition, in some instances, the second arm 374 of first part 204 includes the second recess of neighbouring first sunk area 602
Region 604, to receive the device for engaging parking brake 232.Although the second arm 374 of first part 204 is depicted as
With stepped profile, but in other examples, the first arm 372 can addedly or alternatively have above-disclosed staged wheel
It is wide.
Device for engaging parking brake 232 includes one of cable support, motor, servo mechanism etc. or more
Person, to activate parking brake 232 and/or provide braking to vehicle.In the example shown, the second part 206 of knuckle 202
Including cable support 606, the cable support 606 is arranged in the second sunk area 604 of first part 204, to receive vehicle
Line or cable (that is, brake pulling wire).In such example, line or cable cause parking brake 232 to engage brake disc 236
And/or braking (for example, in response to parking brake of driver's actuated vehicle) is provided to vehicle.Addedly or alternatively, exist
In other examples, the second part 206 of knuckle 202 includes electric motor, and the electric motor is arranged in the second sunk area
In 604 and/or second part 206 is operatively coupled to receive the signal or transmission line of vehicle, such as is drawn from vehicle dynamic
Power and/or command signal is received via the driver of vehicle and/or controller.In such example, motor causes parking braking
Device 232 engages brake disc 236 and/or provides braking to vehicle.
Fig. 7 is the isometric views of the exemplary knuckle 202 turned to of Fig. 2, and shows second of knuckle 202
206 are divided to be removably coupled to first part 204.As shown in fig. 7, the first part 204 of knuckle includes extending through first
The seven apertures in the human head 384 of part 204.In this example, seven apertures in the human head 384 is arranged on the second arm 374 of first part 204 and/or prolongs
Reach the matching surface 404 of first part 204.In such example, sensor (for example, wheel speed sensor) 704 is close
A part (for example, short axle 230) of vehicle bridge 222 is at least partially disposed in seven apertures in the human head 384 and/or is operatively coupled to turn
First part 204 and/or second part 206 to section 202.In such example, the seven apertures in the human head 384 of first part 204 is advantageous
In the proximity sensor 704 for example during vehicle maintenance and/or manufacture.
As shown in fig. 7, the first part 204 of knuckle 202 includes by the first outer surface 708 of first part 204 and
The edge (for example, Chamfer Edge) 706 that two outer surfaces 710 are formed.In this example, the first outer surface 708 of first part 204
Substantially vertically and/or seven apertures in the human head 384 is at least partially defined relative to each other with the second outer surface 710.
Fig. 8 is the exemplary cart axle assemble 200 and/or the exemplary knuckle turned to that can be used to realize Fig. 2 to Fig. 7
The flow chart of 202 illustrative methods 800.It can implement illustrative methods 800 for example in the vehicle of Fig. 1 100.Illustrative methods
800 start from for being aligned (at frame 802) with the hole of the york piece of vehicle in the hole of the first part for the knuckle of vehicle turned to.?
In some examples, the first hole 210 of the first part 204 of the knuckle 202 of Fig. 2 is aligned with the second hole 212 of york piece 208,
For example, making the first hole 210 and the second hole 212 substantially concentric or coaxial.In such example, by the first hole 210 and
Before or after the alignment of two holes 212, at least part of the first spheric connection 344 can be arranged in the first hole 210.For example, will
First ball stud 348 of the first spheric connection 344 is fixed in the first hole 210 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202.
Similarly, in some instances, by the of the third hole 214 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202 and york piece 208
Four holes 216 alignment, for example, making third hole 214 and the 4th hole 216 substantially concentric or coaxial.So, york piece 208 to
It is partially located in the 5th hole 218 of first part 204 and/or the first hole 210 and third hole 214 of first part 204
Between.In such example, before or after being directed in third hole 214 with the 4th hole 216, the second spheric connection 350 is at least
A part may be provided in third hole 214.For example, the second ball stud 352 of the second spheric connection 350 is fixed on knuckle 202
In the third hole 214 of first part 204.
Addedly or alternatively, in some instances, by the 4th of the third hole 214 of first part 204 and york piece 208 the
Before or after hole 216 is aligned, filler rod 366 is arranged in the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208, this makes the second spheric connection 350
Second end 360 is readily able to position and/or be fixed in the 4th hole 216.In some instances, filler rod 366 is located in york piece 208
The 4th hole 216 the top part in.In such example, the first hole 210 of the first part 204 of knuckle 202 is positioned
Below the second hole 212 of york piece 208, and the third hole 214 of first part 204 is located in 216 lower section of the 4th hole of york piece.
Illustrative methods 800 further include will via the connector for the knuckle that can be turned to be moveably coupled to york piece
The first part for the knuckle that can be turned to is moveably coupled to york piece (at frame 804).It in some instances, can be via Fig. 3's
The first part 204 of the knuckle 202 of Fig. 2 is moveably coupled to york piece 208 by the first spheric connection 344.For example, by the first ball
Cephalomere 344 is located in the first hole 210 of first part 204 and the second hole 212 of york piece 208, and by the first fastener 358
It is arranged in the second end 354 of the first spheric connection 344.Similarly, in some instances, the second spheric connection 350 is located in
In the third hole 214 of a part 204 and the 4th hole 216 of york piece 208, and the second fastener 364 is arranged in the second bulb
In the second end 360 of section 350.
Illustrative methods 800 further include that the connector of the vehicle bridge of vehicle is arranged in another hole of the first part of knuckle
In (at frame 806).In some instances, the connector 220 (for example, universal joint) of the vehicle bridge of Fig. 2 222 is arranged in knuckle 202
First part 204 the 5th hole 218 in so that knuckle 220 be positioned adjacent to and/or close to the first spheric connection 344 and/or
Second spheric connection 350.
Illustrative methods 800 further include that the second part for the knuckle that can be turned to is connected to first part (at frame 808).
In some instances, via the device for second part 206 to be fastened to first part 204 by the of the knuckle 202 of Fig. 2
Two parts 206 are connected to first part 204.For example, by first pair of the first flange 306 of the second part 206 of knuckle 202
Hole 318,320 is aligned with corresponding second device to hole 322,324 of first part 204, and by the matching surface of first part 204
404 at least part is located on the first flange 306 of second part 206.In such example, bolt is arranged in hole
318, it is arranged on each bolt in one or more of 320,322,324 (for example, each) and/or by nut, thus will
The second part 206 of knuckle is connected to first part 204.
Similarly, in some instances, by the third device to hole of the second flange 326 of the second part 206 of knuckle 202
330 are aligned with corresponding 4th device to hole 334,336 of first part 204, and by the matching surface of first part 204 404
At least part is located on the second flange 326 of second part 206.In such example, by bolt setting hole 330,
334, it is arranged on each bolt in one or more of 336 (for example, each) and/or by nut, thus by knuckle
Second part 206 is connected to first part 204.
Illustrative methods 800 further include the second part that the parking brake of vehicle is connected to the knuckle that can be turned to
(at frame 810).In some instances, the parking brake 232 of Fig. 2 is connected to via the matching surface 302 of second part 206
The second part 206 of knuckle 202.For example, by least part and second part of the dust cover 240 of parking brake 232
206 matching surface 302 is aligned and/or positions on the matching surface 302, and in the fastener 304 of matching surface 302
Parking brake 232 and/or dust cover 240 are connected to second part 206 by one or more.
Illustrative methods 800 further include the second part (frame 812 that the wheel hub of vehicle is connected to the knuckle that can be turned to
Place).In some instances, the wheel hub 234 of Fig. 2 is connected to knuckle 202 via the cylindrical part 338 of second part 206
Second part 206.For example, at least part of wheel hub 234 to be aligned and/or position with the groove 342 of cylindrical part 338
On annular mating surface 340.So, at least part of wheel hub 234 is located in the 6th hole of second part 206
To receive short axle 230 in 228.In such example, before wheel hub 234 is located on second part 206, it will be used for
The device that two parts 206 are connected to wheel hub 234 is arranged in one or more of recess portion 342 of cylindrical part 338.
Illustrative methods 800 further include that the brake disc of vehicle is connected to wheel hub (at frame 814).In some instances, will
The brake disc 236 of Fig. 2 is connected to wheel hub 234.For example, being directed at and/or being located in wheel hub 234 with wheel hub 234 for brake disc 236
On.
Illustrative methods 800 further include the second part (frame 816 that the caliper of vehicle is connected to the knuckle that can be turned to
Place).In some instances, the caliper 238 of Fig. 2 is connected to knuckle 202 via the first flange 306 of second part 206
Second part 206.For example, at least part of caliper 238 to be located in a pair of projections 310,312 of the first flange 306
One or two of it is upper and/or be aligned with one or two of the hole 314,316 of boss 310,312.In such example,
The device for being used to for second part 206 being fastened to caliper 238 is arranged in one or two of hole 314,316.
It, can although describing vehicle bridge component 200 and/or the knuckle that can be turned to 202 with reference to flow chart shown in fig. 8
Alternatively using any other method for realizing vehicle bridge component 200 and/or the knuckle 202 that can be turned to.For example, can constitutional diagram 8
Frame execution sequence and/or can be changed, eliminate some in the frame, or additional frame can be added.Example shown in Fig. 8
Property method 800 be only the implementation of knuckle 202 that description can turn to an illustrative methods.For example, by second
Points 206 are connected to before first part 204, and the second part 206 of knuckle 202 can be connected to parking brake 232, dust-proof
It covers one or more of 240, wheel hub 234, brake disc 236 and/or caliper 238 and/or carries its one or more persons.
As used in institute herein, term " including (including) " and " include (comprising) " (and its form of ownership with
Tense) it is used herein as open-ended term.Therefore, whenever claim list follow it is any type of " including
(including) " and " including (comprising) " is (for example, comprising (comprises) including (includes), include
(comprising), include (including) etc.) any content when, it should be appreciated that can be in the model without departing from corresponding claims
There are additional element, terms etc. in the case where enclosing.As used herein, when in the preamble that phrase " at least " is used as claim
Transitional term when, it is to be open phase Tongfang with term " include (comprising) " and " including (including) "
Formula is open.
From the discussion above, it should be understood that, it has been disclosed that the exemplary knuckle equipment turned to and correlation technique provide
The knuckle turned to first part and second part.By enabling the second part for the knuckle that can be turned to can
It is releasably connected to first part, disclosed example is conducive to assembly and/or disassembly one or more vehicle bridge and/or and vehicle bridge
Associated component, while reducing and/or eliminating the problem of knuckle that can be turned to known to use may cause.
Although certain illustrative methods, equipment and product disclosed herein, the covering scope of this patent are without being limited thereto.Phase
Instead, this patent covers all methods, equipment and product in the scope of the claims for fully belonging to this patent.
According to the present invention, a kind of equipment is provided, the equipment includes the knuckle turned to for vehicle, and described turn
There is the first part for the york piece for being moveably coupled to the vehicle to section and be removably coupled to the first part
Second part, the second part are used to receive the wheel hub of the vehicle；First hole, first hole are arranged at described first
On point, to receive the first connector for the knuckle to be moveably coupled to the york piece.
According to one embodiment, the second part of the invention for being further characterized in that the knuckle includes for receiving
The flange portion of caliper.
According to one embodiment, the first part includes arm, and the arm extends radially outwardly relative to first hole,
To engage the device for turning to the vehicle.
According to one embodiment, first connector includes spheric connection.
According to one embodiment, the ball stud of the invention for being further characterized in that the spheric connection extends through first hole
With one end of the exposure ball stud.
According to one embodiment, the first part of the invention for being further characterized in that the knuckle includes the second hole,
The second connector is received in second hole adjacent to first hole, and second connector is connected to the vehicle bridge of the vehicle and extremely
Partially it is arranged in second hole.
It is of the invention to be further characterized in that second hole is oval according to one embodiment.
It is of the invention to be further characterized in that first connector is at least partially disposed on described second according to one embodiment
Kong Zhong.
According to one embodiment, the first part of the invention for being further characterized in that the knuckle includes third hole,
The third hole is adjacent to second hole, to receive the third for the knuckle to be moveably coupled to the york piece to connect
Head, second hole is between first hole and the third hole.
According to one embodiment, the third connector is outside second hole.
According to one embodiment, it is of the invention be further characterized in that the york piece be at least partially disposed on first hole with
Between the third hole.
According to the present invention, a kind of equipment is provided, with vehicle, the vehicle has the knuckle that can turn to, and described turn
The york piece of the vehicle is moveably coupled to the first part of section, and the second part of the knuckle removably couples
To the first part, wherein the first part of the knuckle includes the first arm and the second arm, first arm and institute
It states the second arm and limits the first hole, to receive the first device for the knuckle to be moveably coupled to the york piece, institute
The first arm and second arm is stated to extend far from first hole to engage the second part of the knuckle.
It is of the invention to be further characterized in that first arm and second arm are at least partly about according to one embodiment
The connector in neighbouring first hole of the vehicle bridge of the vehicle.
It is of the invention to be further characterized in that first arm and second arm far from first hole according to one embodiment
Extend, to limit the second hole being spaced apart with first hole, second hole is for receiving for the knuckle is removable
It is connected to the second device of the york piece dynamicly.
According to one embodiment, axis of the axis of the invention for being further characterized in that first hole relative to second hole
Line is substantially parallel.
According to one embodiment, the first device of the invention being further characterized in that for movably coupling is at least partly
It is arranged between first arm and second arm.
It is of the invention to be further characterized in that first arm or second arm include extension according to one embodiment, institute
It states extension and engages device for turning to vehicle adjacent to the first hole.
According to the present invention, a kind of method is provided, is included the first of the first part for the knuckle of vehicle turned to
Hole is aligned with the second hole of the york piece of the vehicle；The first part of the knuckle is movably joined via spheric connection
It is connected to the york piece；The connector of the vehicle bridge of the vehicle is arranged in the third hole of the first part of the knuckle；
The second part of the knuckle is connected to the first part.
It is of the invention to be further characterized in that including joining the caliper of the vehicle or parking brake according to one embodiment
It is connected to the second part of the knuckle.
It is of the invention to be further characterized in that including the ball stud of the spheric connection is fixed on described according to one embodiment
In one hole.
Claims (15)
1. a kind of equipment comprising:
For the knuckle of vehicle turned to, the knuckle has the first of the york piece for being moveably coupled to the vehicle
Part and the second part for being removably coupled to the first part, the second part are used to receive the wheel of the vehicle
Hub；And
First hole, first hole are arranged in the first part, to receive for movably coupling the knuckle
To the first connector of the york piece.
2. equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the second part of the knuckle includes flange portion to receive system
Dynamic pincers.
3. equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the first part includes arm, the arm is radial relative to first hole
Extend outwardly to engage the device for making the Vehicular turn.
4. equipment as described in claim 1, wherein the first part of the knuckle includes the second hole, second hole
To receive the second connector, second connector is connected to the vehicle bridge of the vehicle and at least partly sets in neighbouring first hole
It sets in second hole.
5. equipment as claimed in claim 4, wherein second hole is oval.
6. equipment as claimed in claim 4, wherein the first part of the knuckle includes third hole, the third hole
Neighbouring second hole is to receive the third connector for the knuckle to be moveably coupled to the york piece, and described second
Hole is located between first hole and the third hole.
7. such as equipment of any of claims 1-6, wherein first connector includes spheric connection.
8. equipment as claimed in claim 7, wherein the ball stud of the spheric connection extends through first hole to expose
State one end of ball stud.
9. a kind of equipment comprising:
Vehicle, the vehicle have the knuckle that can be turned to, and the first part of the knuckle is moveably coupled to the vehicle
York piece, and the second part of the knuckle is removably coupled to the first part, wherein the institute of the knuckle
Stating first part includes the first arm and the second arm, and first arm and second arm limit the first hole be used for will be described to receive
Knuckle is moveably coupled to the first device of the york piece, and first arm and second arm prolong far from first hole
It stretches to engage the second part of the knuckle.
10. equipment as claimed in claim 9, wherein first arm and at least partly about vehicle of second arm
Vehicle bridge neighbouring first hole connector.
11. the equipment as described in any one of claim 9-10, wherein first arm and second arm are far from described
One hole extends to limit the second hole being spaced apart with first hole, and second hole is for receiving for can by the knuckle
It is moveably coupled to the second device of the york piece.
12. equipment as claimed in claim 11, wherein the axis in first hole is basic relative to the axis in second hole
It is upper parallel.
13. a kind of method comprising:
First hole of the first part for the knuckle of vehicle turned to is aligned with the second hole of the york piece of the vehicle；
The first part of the knuckle is moveably coupled to the york piece via spheric connection；
The connector of the vehicle bridge of the vehicle is arranged in the third hole of the first part of the knuckle；And
The second part of the knuckle is connected to the first part.
14. method as claimed in claim 13 further includes that the caliper of the vehicle or parking brake are connected to institute
State the second part of knuckle.
15. the method as described in any one of claim 13-14 further includes that the ball stud of the spheric connection is fixed on institute
It states in the first hole.
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